CRODA EUROPE LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
52Fair
1.9vs last year
#3521 in UK
#163 in Yorkshire and The Humber

Company Information

Company Number
00167236
Registered Address
Cowick Hall, Snaith Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA
Status
Active
Employee Count
960
Turnover
£431,090,000
EBITDA
£15,038,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
7 May 1920
Nature of Business
20200 - Manufacture of pesticides and other agrochemical products
20590 - Manufacture of other chemical products not elsewhere classified
70100 - Activities of head offices
Industries
Raw Materials And Intermediate Goods
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
47 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:110 days
Max Contractual:110 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
21%
31-60 Days
62%
After 60 Days
17%
Not Paid Within Terms11%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-25
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202525 Jul 20254721%62%17%11%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202416 Jan 20254623%62%15%10%
01 Jan 2024 - 30 Jun 202418 Jul 20244725%64%11%11%
01 Jul 2023 - 31 Dec 202318 Jan 20244626%63%11%11%
01 Jan 2023 - 30 Jun 202327 Jul 20234832%57%10%12%
01 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202220 Jan 20234935%54%11%17%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202120 Jan 20224725%60%15%15%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202114 Jul 20214630%61%9%14%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202021 Jan 20214632%59%9%18%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202021 Jan 20214633%58%9%18%
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 201827 Jul 20184535%57%8%14%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Our standard payment terms are payment on the 6th or 20th of a given month following invoice e.g. 2M06 whereby an invoice received on 15 January would be paid on 6 March.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

110

Dispute Resolution Process

We deal with very few disputes in relation to payment terms and identify a resolution within days. We document agreement to payment terms with vendors before beginning any new business but aim to find a suitable resolution depending on the nature and scale of the business.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

CRODA EUROPE LIMITED is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals for the personal care, health care, home care, industrial, and agrochemical industries. The company was established in 1925 and is headquartered in Goole, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

The company's sustainability program, called "Sustainable Innovation", is at the core of their business strategy. They aim to reduce their environmental impact through sustainable sourcing, manufacturing processes, and product formulations. CRODA EUROPE LIMITED is committed to achieving zero waste and carbon neutrality by 2050.

The company offers a wide range of sustainable and eco-friendly products, including bio-based ingredients, biodegradable surfactants, and renewable specialty chemicals. Their products are used in various applications, such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, household cleaning, and crop protection. CRODA EUROPE LIMITED also offers customized solutions and technical support to meet their customers' specific needs.

The key people at CRODA EUROPE LIMITED include CEO Steve Foots, who has been with the company for over 20 years, and the Executive Committee, who oversee the company's operations and strategic direction.

For more information about the company and its products, customers can visit their website at www.croda.com. The registered office address for CRODA EUROPE LIMITED is Cowick Hall, Snaith, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9AA, United Kingdom. Customers can also contact the company through their customer service hotline at +44 (0) 1405 860551.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£16,174,000
Net Worth
£461,622,000
Total Current Assets
£348,382,000
Total Current Liabilities
£175,539,000

Company Location